One year ago today, after going missing for 25 hours, we found baby Ozzy. Only 4.5 months old and missing in a nature preserve it took the help of an amazing network of friends and strangers, a chin up attitude, and the prayers from well wishers to keep us going. The weather yesterday was a copy of last year; hot, humid, with awful afternoon thunderstorms. We found our Ozzy with the help and support of some amazing people. @pawtown@goodbyegirl32@tinalong28@montefrankct@cprdogs are just some of the amazing people who helped us organize volunteers who came in droves. Since then, we live in fear of losing one of the pups and they always have collars with their name and number and we use Whistle GPS tracking. It is a huge help so our dogs have monitored freedom. @whistlelabs has given us peace of mind. Thanks again to our wonderful tireless friends and community. We are a lucky pack! #wootangpack#ozzy#cprdogsrock#whistlelabs#sharpeisofinstagram

These guys no longer stink after a bath. Ozzy still had a slight skunk odor and Bishop smelled like a belly button. Thank god for dog and cedar scented shampoo!! Now they sleep...#wootangpack#ozzy#bishop

I finally perfected the “shotgun nest”. Usually we do the 2.5 hrs looking uncomfortably at each other as he tries to fit in the space with little success. Ozzy’s new front seat insistence has been accommodated. #ozzy#wootangpack#sharpeisofinstagram#cprdogsrock

Happy Gotcha Day Ozzy!! One year ago, you joined our pack from #cprdogs. You are a silly clown and a bit of a shit at times but we wouldn’t trade you for anything. You were so unsure when you first came to us but found security in the rest of the pups. In a year we lost you for a day in nature preserve (one of our worst days ever), nursed you back from ACL surgery, and got to enjoy that muppet mouth forever stuffed with a toy and your wiggly butt. I love that face and the fact that you make people earn your love. Ozzy, we love having you as part of our pack! Keep making us smile and laugh. #wootangpack#ozzy#cprdogsrock#sharpeisofinstagram#rescuedogsofinstagram#gotchaday

He usually sleeps so well but the ride down he insisted on sitting in the front. This was peak comfort with his nose in the seat. Bishop was sound asleep in the bed I made them in the back before we even hit them highway. #ozzy#wootangpack

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@kimptoninphl@phillydogtravels we are packed and ready for the weekend in Philly! #Ozzy and #Bishop are on their first city trip. Finley is hiding down the fort here blissfully as the only dog for 48 hours (she isn’t being left out, she would hate the forced socialization). #wootangpack

A few days late...Happy 1st Birthday Ozzy (March 17!)!! I cannot believe you are 1. There was a steak with a candle that he wouldn’t go near and over my shoulder was Finley growling at him if he came closer...at least he had a great birthday Saturday with physical therapy and a trip to @yourhealthypetct. Happy Birthday buddy, you are the dog we didn’t need but now couldn’t imagine not having. #wootangpack#ozzy#dogbirthday

Ozzy update! After two weeks of sliding backwards, he has decided he wants to heal in a hurry. He has been a trooper doing all his exercises and walks. His cute butt getting slightly less lopsided and returning to its original glory. We are in week 7 and he is looking to get back to full form in 12. #wootangpack#ozzy#aclrecovery#goozzygo

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Ozzy is working hard this week on rehab. Twice daily short walks, massage, and training exercises to strengthen his leg. He was stalled a bit but I think he’s back on track. Also a special treat @ktolmstead1 came to meet the pack and gave Ozzy some pep in his step! #wootangpack#ozzy#aclrecovery#physicaltherapy

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Happy Valentines Day. This was a Valentines Day gift courtesy of Bishop who found a swamp and some deer scat and figured bringing as much back home as he could would make our night. Instead he got a bath and made a hellish mess. Sigh, we still love him. #wootangpack#bishop

3.5 weeks since surgery and Ozzy is doing well. His physical therapy is progressing and today he took on the underwater treadmill. He spent the first 20 seconds trying to figure out how to get out but then he got cruising. This video kills me! Thanks to Dr Gail at Paws and Paddles for helping to get Ozzy back into shape quickly and safely. #ozzy#wootangpack#aclrecovery#moneypit

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Bishop is intensely watching the game and waiting for the Aaron Rogers commercial with be dog or the Macy’s commercial with the dogs. He knows they are coming. He will take as a parting gift the following; horses, bears, cats, stuffed animals, and when in a pinch, cartoons animals. #wootangpack#bishop#cprdogsrock#dogswatchingtv

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Turn the volume up to see how Ozzy feels about being separated from Bish and Finn. He is so sad he can’t go on his full walk with them. On a good note, he has started testing the leg and seems to be healing nicely. #wootangpack#ozzy#cprdogsrock#aclrecovery#sosad

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Yet another allergic reaction, we are canning the antibiotic and hope that is what is causing the hives. This little guy has been through a lot. Good news is that we are lined up for physical therapy as soon as the staples are out. He is starting to do more toe touching so now we wait for him to be ready to test the leg. He is resting well and anxious to get back to walks and playing. Ozzy continues to show us that he is one tough cookie. #wootangpack#cprdogsrock#ozzy#moneypit#aclrecovery

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Day 1 of recovery: Ozzy is still three wheeling and very tired but his incision looks good and swelling is down. One minor setback with an unexpected allergic reaction to lord knows what. Thank you @instazappopomo for the emergency run to the vet today. Lastly, Ozzy’s favorite brother is totally consumed with jealousy over the attention he is getting and has been a bit of a monster though I will admit, the sibling jealousy over things like “you had surgery and are getting more attention” is oddly relatable. Keep trucking Oz. #wootangpack#ozzy#greeneyedmonster#bishop

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Our broken little toy! ACL surgery went well, after scarfing down dinner, Ozzy was fast asleep. Now the recovery begins. Bishop hasn’t left his side since he got home. Finley smelled him, got upset and went outside. So almost a normal day. #wootangpack#ozzy#packpower